Medical research
A new map catalogs the effects of coronavirus mutations
As the novel coronavirus spreads, it's picking up new mutations—for better and for worse.
Aug 13, 2020
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News tagged with drug interaction
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Molecular understanding of drug interactions suggests pathway to better malaria treatments
The process of crystallization is central to drug development, petrochemical processing and other industrial actions, but scientists say they still are learning about the complex interactions involved in the building and ...
Jan 16, 2020
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Cardiology
Common pair of drugs linked to increased risk for fatal heart condition with data science
Researchers at Columbia University Medical Center and the Data Science Institute at Columbia University have uncovered a potentially dangerous drug interaction using data science. Their findings were published in the latest ...
Oct 10, 2016
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Neuroscience
'Love hormone' helps produce 'bliss molecules' to boost pleasure of social interactions
The hormone oxytocin, which has been associated with interpersonal bonding, may enhance the pleasure of social interactions by stimulating production of marijuana-like neurotransmitters in the brain, according to a University ...
Oct 26, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Scientists unveil powerful method to speed cancer drug discovery
For decades, researchers have struggled to translate basic scientific discoveries about cancer into therapeutics that effectively—and with minimal side effects—shrink a tumor.
Nov 20, 2014
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Medical research
Researchers provide means of monitoring cellular interactions
Using nanotechnology to engineer sensors onto the surface of cells, researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) have developed a platform technology for monitoring single-cell interactions in real-time. This innovation ...
Jul 17, 2011
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Medications
First over-the-counter birth control pill expected in stores within weeks: What patients need to know
The first over-the-counter (OTC) birth control pill, Opill, will be available at pharmacies, convenience stores, grocery stores and on the Opill.com website later this month or early April.
Mar 9, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Researchers explore links between gut microbes and effective colon cancer care
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer worldwide, according to the World Health Organization, and a Kansas State University graduate student is doing research to identify and improve effective colon cancer care.
Mar 5, 2024
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Medications
Seniors, FDA has 5 medication tips to keep you safe
When settling into your senior years, you need to be especially careful when taking medicines, herbal remedies and supplements, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says.
Feb 19, 2024
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Medications
New study lists potentially dangerous drugs in Australian health care
Researchers have developed an Australian-first list of 16 potentially dangerous medications used in health care and their safer alternatives.
Feb 5, 2024
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